{"id":147583,"date":"2026-02-12T22:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T03:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147583"},"modified":"2026-02-12T22:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T03:27:08","slug":"cay-galgon-life-house-addresses-rising-maternal-and-infant-homelessness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147583","title":{"rendered":"Cay Galgon Life House Addresses Rising Maternal and Infant Homelessness"},"content":{"rendered":"

Featured Image: Several Cay Galgon Life House Residential Moms and their babies, who are in the process of moving from crisis to stability. – Photo Credit: Alyssa Armagost, Wishes & Wildflowers<\/em><\/p>\n

As family homelessness climbs, this Lehigh Valley nonprofit delivers housing, care, and stability to thousands of women and infants<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>[Bethlehem, Pa. \u2013 February 12, 2026] \u2013 Cay Galgon Life House (CGLH) will host its 14th Annual Gala, A Night Under the Stars, <\/em>on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Musikfest Caf\u00e9 in Bethlehem, Pa. The event brings together community leaders, advocates, and supporters to raise critical funds for pregnant women and mothers of infants experiencing homelessness and housing instability.<\/p>\n

Every day, thousands of pregnant women and mothers of infants in the Lehigh Valley face impossible choices: secure housing or food, prenatal care or essential supplies, stability or survival. Many are fleeing domestic violence. They are traumatized, homeless, and living below the poverty line and, for them, motherhood is a time of profound vulnerability. Without intervention, housing and financial insecurity will elevate the likelihood of experiencing pregnancy risks, premature birth, low birth weight, maternal emergency room visits, infant mortality, and chronic health issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen a pregnant woman walks through our doors, she is often choosing between a safe place to sleep and her next meal, and no mother should ever have to make that choice,\u201d said Paula Albanese, executive director of Cay Galgon Life House. \u201cOur Gala is a celebration, but in reality, it is a lifeline that keeps our doors open, the supply closet stocked, cribs ready and safe, and our team ready and equipped to help these moms who refuse to give up on themselves or their children.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to HUD’s 2022 Point-in-Time Count, homelessness among families with children in the Lehigh Valley increased by 51% and The National Diaper Bank Network reports that 1 in 3 families nationwide struggle with diaper needs, a challenge that is pronounced among local at-risk mothers.<\/p>\n

Since 2019, the Life House has supported more than 4,019 mothers, including 558 just in 2025, through its Community, Residential, and Beyond These Walls programs. In 2025, CGLH delivered over 2,350 Community Program appointments, more than 1,040 hours of direct services at no cost to clients, and 1,500 pantry visits that ensured mothers could access diapers, formula, and essential baby and maternal supplies.<\/p>\n

\u201cCay Galgon Life House serves new moms at one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives and walks alongside them until stability becomes possible,\u201d said CGLH Board Member, Deb Keba. \u201cAs a board, we see the numbers, but what moves us most are the babies who go home from the hospital to a safe crib, the moms who graduate nursing school, and the families who no longer have to wonder where they will sleep at night. That is what our annual gala makes possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Night Under the Stars <\/em>will feature an elegant dinner, live entertainment, the presentation of the Guardian Angel Award, and the Life House signature Cake Auction, which showcases the creativity of local bakeries to raise vital funds for vulnerable mothers and babies. Guests will hear a powerful testimony from a Life House resident whose journey from crisis to stability illustrates the impact of CGLH\u2019s wraparound support. Joetta, four-time Olympian, will serve as the evening\u2019s emcee.<\/p>\n

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available to the public via the Cay Galgon Life House website. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, or learn more about Cay Galgon Life House and upcoming 2026 Gala, \u201cA Night Under the Stars,\u201d visit www.caygalgonlifehouse.org\/gala<\/a> or contact Paula Albanese at paula@caygalgonlifehouse.org<\/a> and (610) 867-9546.<\/p>\n

Members of the media are invited to attend the gala as our guests, capture event moments, and schedule interviews with leadership, board members, and current and former residents. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can add you to the guest list.<\/p>\n

About Cay Galgon Life House<\/h2>\n

Cay Galgon Life House is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering pregnant women and mothers of babies across the Lehigh Valley, PA through programs that foster self-reliance and family stability. Founded in 2019, the Life House provides a lifeline for new mothers by addressing the systemic challenges of poverty, housing instability, and food insecurity these vulnerable women face. With a mission rooted in compassion and community service, the Life House offers comprehensive support to families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, food insecurity, and other vulnerabilities. Learn more about their impact and how you can help at www.caygalgonlifehouse.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

Information provided to TVL on behalf of
\nCay Galgon Life House by:
\nTiffany Sondergaard
\nCEO | –ts Brand Elevation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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